I Don't Deserve a Rolex Yet. 

Michael, you don’t have to repeat what your AD says to you

Such a wonderful conversation. It's always refreshing talking about the emotional aspect of the watches and not just the current news and the prices going up and down. P.S. I hope Michael enjoyed the conversation too. He yawned quite a bit 😂

I’m glad I was able to gift myself a Rolex last year for retirement. But that feeling paled in comparison to when we got the AD call a few months later for my wife’s two-tone gold DateJust with Diamond bezel and Diamond/mother of pearl dial. It was exactly the configuration she wanted, and they had one come in. It was a way to honor her for 35 years as a military spouse with all those hardships, a corporate wife, getting dragged all over the world, the kids, the grandkids, et., etc. her Rolex means way more to me than mine does. Great episode fellas.

You're good enough, You're smart enough, and doggone it, you deserve a Rolex. 😂😂

“I don’t know why I take my EXPLORER every time I travel” Lol.

the phrase "I Don't Deserve a Rolex Yet." really shows how rolex brainwashed customers into begging to BUY their products lmfao

"Hand it down while you're still alive" wise words here. I inherited a steel datejust after my father suddenly died, every time I see the watch, it reminds me of that day.

My Dad has a Daytona. Ive never seen him wear it. He no longer wears a watch but when he did, most of my childhood, it was a Seiko Kinetic Titanium two tone gold and silver watch. I remember Seiko stamped on the clasp. When i went to buy a watch i bought one with Seiko stamped across the clasp, silver, smaller in size for me, but dressier, not a diver. So similar to his but not the same. I got it because seeing the stamp on the inside of my wrist reminds me of him. His watch is the Seiko he wore, not the Daytona in the drawer. One day I hope to have his watch. It's what he wore teaching me a concept in school, or tossing the ball around, or working on a project.

Really great episode gents. It’s very relatable questioning the decision to have so much money tied up in these things on our wrist. Michael - great job on processing the noise out on this episode. Huge improvement.

Watch channels are a dime a dozen, but this channel is special. You two have some great watch banter, real passion. Keep it up!

Whenever these guys talk about what watches their kids will wear. I think about that scene from The Office where Michael Scott is about to buy a condo, and he points at a skinny sapling tree and tells Dwight that one day, his kids will climb that tree. Then he realizes that he's in front of the wrong condo and then points at the tree across the street and that, no, that one. The idea that years later he'll still be living in a cheap condo, only with a family? Yeah, that's what I think of when these 20 somethings talk about their kids owning watches years from now. It's sweet, though, that they do.

New acquisitions this year: Polar Explorer II for my 40th and the Mission to Mars Moonswatch cause it's fun. Most worn: Exp II, then my Omega Aqua Tera swapped to an orange alligator strap. Weird thing: I have a harder time committing to a "cheap" watch than I do an expensive one. With expensive watches, I KNOW what I want and work toward it. Cheaper watches, I look at them as "well, that'll slow me down from getting the next expensive watch," so I can't commit to them, lol.

Love the thoughtful discussion about how our perceptions of our own collections change when we reflect on the actual meaning or sentiment to them. Every watch has a story.

I became successful at age 38. I bought a vintage yellow gold Rolex day-date 36mm at 40, and a Patek Philippe Calatrava 5196J at 41. I think that’s enough until I earn $60M+. I might get stupid at that point.

Feels like rich Christian really talks down to poor Michael.

This year I gifted myself a Rolex Date-Just 36 from 1977 and a Christopher Ward Trident C60 Pro. I also gifted my wife an Omega Aqua Terra for her retirement. A good year.

Was on the list last year at my local AD for a day date. Shocked when they called and said come pick it. Wear it often - like the look but as important the wear experience is a plus for me.

when I first got into watches I aspired to the Rolex fleet. Submariners, Daytonas. I eventually got round to owning a lovely blue dial date-just that I kept for a couple of years. Your taste develops, and I just moved on. I now have two Cartiers, a beautiful green dial Grand Seiko elegance and just find them so aesthetically and emotionally appealing in a way that Rolex didn't for me any more. Its up to everyones tastes and desires, but there's so much more than Rolex that can satisfy your love for watches, its good to explore

"Deserve a Rolex" Good god! So many on the watch community are this masochistic? It's a watch, not a tribal rite of manhood.

The point toward the end about feeling bad and impulse buying is very real. I bought a microbrand recently and not only did I feel bad about impulse buying, but they sliced 35% off the watch two months later. If I would have had patience I could have gotten it for much less

We could all use a friend who shares a passion for timepieces.

the film major in me is in pain with the mix of daylight and tungsten light, the window reflection on Christian's glasses, and the mic-stands in the middle of frame. Older setup was more kino

Watches added this year: IWC Big Pilot Mojave Desert, Rolex Day-Date ref. 18238. I am loving and enjoying both to go with my two-tone Omega Seamaster Diver 300m Black Ceramic and Sedna Gold on rubber strap. The Day-Date was the same watch my dad wore growing up, but sold away years ago. The IWC Mojave Desert was a 3month wait on two different lists (both projected a 6-8mo wait). The IWC has been spending the most time on the wrist and fits really well with my wardrobe/style.

I preferred the old setup.

When I started my career, my dad passed on his inexpensive Seiko travel alarm clock to me. It’s a gold painted plastic clock that folds back on itself to make a bedside clock. He used it his entire sales career…almost. Anyway, I don’t use it but I carry it in my bag wherever I travel. Even a cheap piece of plastic can hold sentimental value.

i have a sub collection for my twin daughters so i feel you

this year for me it's my EXPLORER 1 that has the most wrist time . This year I bought the OMEGA Speedmaster Professional 3861

Nice personal conversation guys!

Last year, I wore my Polar Explorer II more than I wore my 2nd and 3rd most worn watches combined. With a 12-watch collection, I wore the Polar 25% of the year.

I'm 22 years old and own a 37mm Everose Yacht Master, it's the only precious metal sports watch that fits on my wrist and it was love at first sight. I've been saving up since 16 years old and got it + the new 36mm Explorer as my 2 watch collection for life. I finally got them when I graduated with my Master's degree. Now that I have them, I've felt out of place with the Yacht Master on my wrist. It's a gold watch, and people have been judging me before they even get to know how I got it /:

“There is no way in which a man can earn a star or deserve a sunset.”- G.K. Chesterton

Hey guys - as a new to the watch world guy I’ve bought a Seiko 5 sport and Tissot PRX this year. As Christian knows I bought my first vintage watch from T&H last fall, a Felca 55 and I’ve been flirting with getting my first Longines Spirit Zulu because I work in Aerospace and I just turned 55 😜

Great episode. You guys get it. Loved the story about your father’s GMT and Sea Dweller. 🔥

You are 100% correct on how we are ( Greeks & Italians ) being a first generation Greek American and frowning up seeing how Greeks, especially that just came from Greece and fitting in to how things work. I remember being a little kid and all the old men had a Gold Rolex , then I remember in my teens that every Greek that was a Doctor, Dentist or Lawyer all had the Rolex Submariner Bluesy. My Pappou at a Rolex Day Date and I remember him taking care of it and always keeping it spotless . I got into watches because of my Pappou and my Father . So I can relate to how you grew up in the Italian Greek community in New York . Great talk today guys and and so true on when and why to get that special watch .

I just discovered your channel and I LOVE it even though I'm old enough to be your father and I'm not a watch collector unless you call owning 3 G/shocks and a Timex (for weddings and funeral's} a collector . But I have always worn a watch since first grade i feel naked without it. I do plan on buying myself a nice Seiko or I may spring for a Tag. It does my heart good to see young guys like you " Christian, Michael and Sam " starting a business and having a passion for all accepts of horology. Thank you for putting out great content with your channel, I have learned a lot since I found Theo & Harris btw " which ones pink" I mean Theo. LOL PS, great website love all the straps RGW in NC

This year I bought my 16570 Explorer II from T&H! Thanks team, couldn’t be happier

Once I was in my late 20s just started to work in 99, I said to my uncle that I will buy a Rolex, he said if you buy it everybody will think as a fake, if I buy a fake everybody will think as a real deal, so watch should go hand to hand with the man 😉

I love these types of conversations! I also enjoy when Michael helps to keep Christian's ego in check a little bit:) C: "I have very scrawny arms...it is why I always wear long sleeves." M: "Oh...they know...they know" HAHA

Great video! I really want a Grand Seiko but don’t want the pinnacle of craftsmanship when I haven’t met that standard yet. I like the idea of the Hamilton Pilot where the mechanical movement reminds you to put in the work to continue to run.

This year I most wore a Cartier santos blue pvd with the silver dial. Wore it mostly on the rubber strap and a custom blue ostrich strap. I did buy a 1957 Tudor oyster big rose quadrant dial. Currently that’s on 1980s jubilee. Love it 10/10 but will eventually get a strap for that as well.

In 2023 I sold most of my watches except my vintage (fathers) Pepsi. It felt like the right time. Now waiting for a Batman and Cherry Blossum.

Bought a Seiko King Turtle SRPG19 at the beginning of the year and wore that it my NOMOS Club most of the year.

You guys really did start the Cartier discussion back in the day...Mike Nouveau is someone that's been talking about and collecting some nice Cartier pieces.

do you guys get insurance for expensive watches you wear regularly

This channel is a breath of fresh air in the watch world

Take a shot every time they say ''Yes, right or 100%''.

Ehh, don't overthink it. Just buy something nice that you like and enjoy it. Obsessing about the special occasion aspect of it is tedious at a certain point.

Great stories guys. These things have to have meaning.

Longines Day Date Master Collection! A gift from my father in law. I've been hooked ever since he gave it to me.

Liked this approach Christian and Michael, Rolex explorer is a great choice, I’ve got a 36mm on order! my 2023 acquisitions were enjoyable and all used alot - Nomos club campus 36 blue purple for my trip to Europe, Tudor p39 for new daily and Cartier tank solo for the Mrs.

I agree with you. I have a Frédérique Constant, a Brellum, a Breitling, and a higher-end Seiko with an SD. I personally don't feel that at my age and with my accomplishments, that I deserve my watch collection, even though I technically assembled the funds to cover it. With regards to Rolex, I personally don't feel as though I'll ever be an accomplished enough person to be deserving of one, and my mom should receive one before I ever do.

Today you can buy a vintage Omega 18k gold men's watch from $1200 to two thousand dollars. Most vintage Omega watches are very robust. I have a 1934 steel Omega that runs beautifully. Many are manual wind. I am wearing now a 1963 Manual Wind 18k gold Omega Seamaster. It is in beautiful condition. You don't have to settle for a low-level watch. I like vintage Omega watches. To pay $5000 and up for a classic watch is not necessary. Vintage Omega watches are available. My 1949 Omega Tresor in 18k rose gold black face manual wind is gorgeous. It is 36mm I paid $1500 for it five years ago. It has an 18k buckle. I would put a value of $3k to $6k on it. It has a sub-second-hand dial . The new of this watch 38mm version of this watch is $17,000. My watch could be worn anywhere and it would quietly say class. To put all your money on a Rolex is foolish. There is a major price correction on Rolex watches now. If there is a stampede of people selling their Rolex the price could collapse. Rolex tried to control the price by creating a shortage. That has distorted the Vlue of the watch. Prices are down 20%. How do you think the people who bought te Rolex at a high price are going to feel.? People could dump their Rolex watchs.

Christian, please don't wear that shirt again while filming. You look like Pennywise!!!

Most worn Tissot PRX as I had to go back into office 😮

Apart from a handful of occasions, have been wearing Oris gmt pro pilot as my daily

Not sure if this is the new studio or a podcast studio but in my humble opinion I like the old studio way better!!

Worn the most in 2023 Tudor Pelagos 39, purchased a Mint dial Rolex Datejust 126234

I normally just grab the next watch in my watch box on Mondays in a straight rotation. I don't travel with more than one watch, so a month on vacation should easily make my seamaster bullhead silver dial my most worn watch in 2023.

This year I got a mad1 red edition, grand seiko mount hataka and the red katana. I mostly wear my shunbun or mount hataka depending on the day.

A watch is water resistant, but not steam resistant. I would never wear a watch in a shower.

I'll never understand showering with a watch on. Its actually terrible for the seals and it's an easy place to damage it. It only takes a couple of seconds to take it off. It seems like it comes down to laziness

bring back the old studio. It's not the same

Guys, LOVE T&H...but. This new seating arrangement is interfering with the banter and chemistry, Christian even looks on the defensive. Time to rub shoulders again guys 👍🏼

2nd most worn is my Brew 8bit cause I love coffee and live near Seattle, the Starbucks center of the world , Lol 😊

My main take-away from this video was the shot of Michael's hand and his g-shock. His hands don't look like they belong to him 😅

One of the best episodes in a long time, thank you gents

A Marloe Atlantic and a Marloe R33. An Apple 7 and a Garmin fenix 5.

Hey Christian, didn’t you buy a Tradition Breguet? Didn’t see the watch in your collection photo and wonder if you still have it.

Loved this one fellas.

Can you make a vlog on the 1675 Blueberry GMT? thanks

Who is this Cardi Yay person they keep talking about??

Aqua terra 41m in black -> can truly do anything

Lads! Golden Showers! What the f....... We develop into adults by finding EVERYTHING our parents did as crass and embarrassing. Is it the Italian side of Christian, that means that he's still too strongly influenced by his mother, giving her a watch he couldn't move on, and then talking about his thoughts about Golden showers. Disturbing!

Not a fan of this studio set up. Is this temporary?

OP41mm Green❤

Loved this one

Christian dressing like Steve Urkel today

Christian, you stole my idea of buying watches for my kids! Jk! I’m sure I got that from you in a previous video. And I have 5 kids, so thanks for that bill! Lol Love the new format but I loved the old format also. You all do great work! Cheers!

Pepsi again .. Batman haters

3:00, so you're going back to where you started?

That shirt is crazy

For 2023, gifted the Rolex GMT Batman.

Timex Q Chronograph reverse panda $200

Why does he always wear super gay outfit?

Love my zenith! El premero all the way!

Class as per usual guys 👍👍

If you wana be taken seriously your outfits shouldn't be the focus is that a valid point?

I wrestle with this more than I probably should. I always feel like I dont deserve my Datejust, yet im out busting my butt and doing well. Really interesting conversation guys

You have to respect that Christian doesn't follow this stupid quiet luxury trend. He's gonna wear that red-violet shirt, and wear it with confidence!

Nice to see Dick Dastardly is doing well for himself these days.

Christian looking like Dick Dastardly

The Rolex GMT was kinda played out even before PANAM went belly up.

could you please give the pale guy a cheeseburger and take him to a beach or something. thanks.

Thoughts about Rolex buying Omega’s flagshipstore?

Christian rocking pajamas?

Fellas - your new setup sucks. The mics take up to much real estate and you look like you’re filing in a closet😮. Go back to the old one, looked warmer and more professional.

Don't shower with your watch on. Steam is different than water. You will break your watch by showering with it on.

nice clown shirt.

Absolutely gotta have a shower watch. I do it every day haha. Rotate of course

What a great and thoughtful conversation. Thank you.